LexSepta / LexSepac

04/09/2026

🌟 Join Us for the Annual Inclusive STEM Expo! 🌟

Get ready for an evening full of fun, creativity, and hands-on learning for kids of all abilities! 🚀✨

🧪 What to expect:
• Interactive AI
• Robotics
• Coding
• Fashion Design
• 3D Printing
• Lava Lamps
• Oobleck
…and so much more!

📅 Date: Friday, April 10, 2026
🕕 Time: 6:00 – 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Lexington Community Center, Room 139
39 Marrett Rd, Lexington, MA

💡 This is an inclusive event designed to spark curiosity and make STEM accessible and exciting for every child.

👉 Pre-register now using the QR code on the flyer!

Let’s inspire the next generation of thinkers, makers, and innovators together! 💙

04/03/2026

LexSEPTA Resource Fair is here!

We are excited to invite you to the LexSEPTA Resource Fair! The biggest and most anticipated event of the year for LexSEPTA families. This free community event brings together trusted resources, services, and supports for children, teens, and adults with special needs, all in one place.

Date: Friday April 3rd
Time: 4:00–7:00 PM
Location: Lexington Community Center
39 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA 02421

Last year’s fair was a huge success with 40+ vendorsoffering valuable information across education, therapy, recreation, transition planning, and adult services. Families from across the Greater Boston area attend each year, so please come yourself—and share this event with friends, family members, or anyone who may benefit from these resources.

If you’re able, please also consider supporting LexSEPTA so we can continue offering programs and events like this for our community: https://lexsepta.org/Support

We look forward to welcoming you and building community together!

Sincerely,

Team LexSEPTA

PS: If you are a registered vendor for this event (and have a table to present), setup starts at 3 PM!

Lexington SEPAC/SEPTA

03/27/2026

🌟 Calling All Community Providers & Organizations! 🌟

Are you looking to reach more families in Lexington and neighboring towns and share the services you offer? Join us as a vendor at the LexSEPTA Resource Fair 2026!

📅 April 3, 2026
🕒 3:00–7:00 PM
📍 Lexington, MA

This event is a unique opportunity to:
✨ Connect directly with families seeking resources and support
✨ Showcase your programs, services, and expertise
✨ Build meaningful relationships within the community

We are especially excited to welcome providers supporting students with diverse learning needs—but all family-focused services are encouraged to join!

👉 Register here: https://forms.gle/B9r99EMP6QoQ8nk46

⏳ Deadline: *March 31 (Tuesday) EOD*
(to allow time for table placements)

Help us create a space where families can discover the incredible resources our community has to offer 💙

Event Details Date: Friday, April 3rd Time: 3:00–7:00 PM Location: Lexington Community Center 39 Marrett Road, Lexington, MA The Resource Fair will take place on the first and second floors of the Lexington Community Center. The building is fully accessible and equipped with an elevator. Vendors m...

03/16/2026

📣 Calling All Vendors to register for LexSEPTA's biggest event of the year!

LexSEPTA is hosting the 2026 Resource Fair, connecting families of children with special needs to organizations that support them.

We are inviting therapy providers, advocacy organizations, camps, schools, and service providers to host vendor tables.

📅 April 3, 2026
⏰ 3 PM – 7 PM
📍 Lexington Community Center

This event brings together hundreds of local families looking for resources and support.

If your organization supports children with special needs, we would love to have you join us!

📝 Vendor registration deadline: March 23, 2026

Register by emailing at [email protected]

Please help us spread the word!

01/22/2026

🎓 From High School to College: Empowering Students with Learning & Attentional Differences to Succeed 🎓

High school is more than academics—it’s the foundation for independence, self-advocacy, and long-term success. If you’re a parent of a student with learning or attentional differences, this virtual session is for you.

This practical and informative talk will cover:
✔️ Strengthening college readiness skills & self-awareness
✔️ Identifying best-fit colleges based on learning needs, strengths, and interests
✔️ Understanding legal rights and required documentation in college
✔️ Accommodations and support services available at the college level

📅 Date: January 29, 2026 (Thursday)
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
💻 Format: Virtual event

📣 Presented by:
Nicole Diggins Locher
Independent Educational Consultant & Founder
Executive Function Coach, Taking Flight Educational Consulting, LLC

👉 RSVP here: https://form.jotform.com/260153821546050

Please share with other families who may benefit from this important conversation about the transition from high school to college.

01/05/2026

Happy New Year and Welcome to 2026!

We have an upcoming Workshop – Tomorrow Jan 6, 2026 (Hybrid)

Lexington SEPTA (LexSEPTA) invites families to a hybrid workshop on legal and financial planning for families of individuals with disabilities.

This session is designed to help families understand the steps they can take—at any stage—to plan for their child’s long-term future while protecting access to important public benefits.

📅 Tuesday, January 6, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Lexington Police Department – Conference Room
💻 Hybrid event (in-person + virtual option)

🔍 Topics include:
• Special needs trusts & estate planning
• Guardianship, supported decision-making & alternatives
• Protecting eligibility for SSI, SSDI, Medicaid/MassHealth
• Financial planning for adulthood & long-term care (including ABLE accounts)
• Practical next steps families can take now
🎤 Presenters:
Pooja Arora, Esq., LL.M., attorney and owner of My Special Legal Planning, and
Amit Chawla, CFA, CFP®, ChSNC®, financial professional specializing in special needs planning.
❓ Time will be reserved for questions and discussion.

📝 RSVP here:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/sped-financial-planning-rsvp
Virtual access details will be shared with those who RSVP. We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation!

12/22/2025

📣 Upcoming Workshop: Basics of Investing for Families

Lexington SEPTA (LexSEPTA) invites families to a beginner-friendly workshop on investing and financial planning, designed to help parents plan confidently for their children’s futures.

This session is especially helpful for families who are new to investing or looking for clear guidance on long-term planning, including special needs considerations. Families from Lexington and surrounding towns are welcome.

📅 Saturday, January 17, 2026
⏰ 11:00 – 12:15 PM (In person only event)

🔍 Topics include:
• Understanding basic investment options (stocks, bonds, funds)
• Building financial confidence as a family
• Planning for long-term and special needs–related goals
• Managing risk and taking practical first steps

🎤 Presenter:
Samir Charnalia & Poppy Charnalia, financial educators known for her clear, approachable teaching style.

📝 Please RSVP so we can plan seating and materials:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/investing-rsvp

We hope you’ll join us for this informative and supportive session!

12/22/2025

Upcoming Workshop – Jan 6, 2026 (Hybrid)

Lexington SEPTA (LexSEPTA) invites families to a hybrid workshop on legal and financial planning for families of individuals with disabilities.
This session is designed to help families understand the steps they can take—at any stage—to plan for their child’s long-term future while protecting access to important public benefits.

📅 Tuesday, January 6, 2026
⏰ 7:00 PM
📍 Lexington Police Department – Conference Room
💻 Hybrid event (in-person + virtual option)

🔍 Topics include:
• Special needs trusts & estate planning
• Guardianship, supported decision-making & alternatives
• Protecting eligibility for SSI, SSDI, Medicaid/MassHealth
• Financial planning for adulthood & long-term care (including ABLE accounts)
• Practical next steps families can take now
🎤 Presenters:
Pooja Arora, Esq., LL.M., attorney and owner of My Special Legal Planning, and
Amit Chawla, CFA, CFP®, ChSNC®, financial professional specializing in special needs planning.
❓ Time will be reserved for questions and discussion.

📝 RSVP here:
👉 https://tinyurl.com/sped-financial-planning-rsvp

Virtual access details will be shared with those who RSVP. We hope you’ll join us for this important conversation!

12/22/2025

📣 Upcoming Transition Planning Workshops – January 2026

Lexington Public Schools is launching a series of transition planning workshops to support families as students prepare for the move from adolescence to adulthood.

These sessions will share valuable information, resources, and guidance around transition-age planning, adult services, employment supports, and independent living — with time built in for Q&A.

🗓 First two workshops in the series:

🔹 Friday, January 16 (Virtual)
A conversation with MassAbility and Northeast Independent Living Program, focused on vocational supports, Pre-Employment Transition Services (Pre-ETS), and resources for transition-age youth and young adults.

🔹 Thursday, January 29 (In Person)
An informational session on the Department of Developmental Services (DDS), covering eligibility, youth and adult services, the 688 process, and supports for families planning for adulthood.

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 These sessions are especially relevant for families of middle school, high school, and transition-age students, but all LPS families are welcome.

📧 To register or learn more:
Contact Olivia Bliss, Ed.D., Special Education Transition Coordinator at [email protected]

📌 Flyers with full details are included below. We hope you’ll join us for these important transition planning conversations!

12/15/2025

🌟 Happening Tonight! 🌟
Helping Kids Thrive: Fitness • Learning • Recreation
A LexSEPTA Panel & Lightning Talk Series

🕖 Tonight at 7:00 PM
📍 Hybrid - Rm 237, Lex Community Center, 38 Marrett Rd, Lexington MA + Live on Zoom
Zoom link: https://tinyurl.com/lexsepta-panel-dec25

Join us for a practical and supportive conversation with local providers on helping kids thrive across fitness, learning, and recreation.

🎤 Featured Speakers
• Inclusive Fitness – adaptive strength & conditioning and family options
• AllStars Learning – academic, executive function & social skills supports
• Lexington Recreation (Therapeutic Recreation) – inclusive programs and adaptations

✨ What to Expect
✔️ Short lightning talks
✔️ Panel discussion with Q&A
✔️ Resource sharing & next steps for families

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Who should attend:
Lexington families (IEP/504, all ages—especially elementary & middle school), educators, and caregivers.

We hope to see you tonight! 💙
LexSEPTA

12/09/2025

📣 TOMORROW! Join us for an important workshop for autism & behavioral health support.

LexSEPTA is hosting “Demystifying Insurance Coverage for Autism & Behavioral Health” with expert speaker Amy Weinstock, Director of the Autism Insurance Resource Center at UMass Medical School.

If you’ve ever struggled to understand what insurance should cover — from ABA therapies to ARICA to navigating appeals — this session is for you. 💛💙

📌 Topics include:
✔️ Understanding ARICA
✔️ Navigating insurance for ABA therapies
✔️ Public vs. private coverage, appeals, and common challenges

📅 Wednesday, Dec 10, 2025
🕖 7:00–8:30 PM
📍 LPD Conference Room, 1575 Mass Ave, Lexington MA
🔗 RSVP: https://www.jotform.com/app/253168461358160

This workshop is open to all Lexington families and caregivers. Please share widely — knowledge is power when advocating for our kids! 💛